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Definition of Heptad repeat

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Heptad repeat: A type of tandem repeat sequence in which a group of seven aminoacids occurs many times in a protein sequence. Heptad repeats are characteristic of certain proteins such as the intermediate filament proteins.